Large Group InstructionAdvantages:-it is time eficient-students are preparedfor lecture-type of instruction in postsecondary and secondary settings.-general and special educators who co-teach may share the responsibilities of teaching the large group.Disadvantages:-it does not allow for the teacher to deal easily with the diverse abilities and skills levels.-questions may go unanswered.-distracted students may remain off-task.-students who need more intensive instruction may fail to recieve it.-for high ability students, large-group instruction frequently moves too slowly.-for low-ability students, it usually moves too quickly.-behavioral problems are likely to result because of boredom or frustration. Guidelines for large group instruction:-Keep instruction short-Use questions to involve students in the lesson-Use lecture-pause routines-RAP Procedure(Read your notes, Ask other students about your notes, Put corrctions or answers to questions in your notes.)-Encourage active participation among lower performing students while maintaining the involvement of higher achieving students.-Use visual aids to promote understanding of lecture material.-Maintain a lively pace.-Determine the rules for behavior during presentation-Determine the rules for behavior during discussions-If students misbehave, praise students who follow the rules.-Use flexible grouping.(Important aspect of RTI Tier 2 instruction)-Use participation buddies to promote student involvement.-Use response cards to promote participation.-Use Ask, Pause, and Call.Use signals to avoid surprise call-ons.
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